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METAIRIE, LA 70005

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Jefferson County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
121
⇩ 16% vs 144 last year
Pending
22
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$465,000
⇩ 1.6% vs $472,500 last year
Average Price
$668,186
⇩ 4.5% vs $699,807 last year
Days on Market
83
⇧ 9.2% vs 76 days last year

Market Context

Population: 23,555  ·  Density: 2,166.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $82,890

Typical home value: $361,226  ·  Homeownership: 67.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The METAIRIE, LA real estate market (70005) currently shows 121 active listings, with 22 pending sales. Homes are averaging 83 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 23 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 83 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.6% year-over-year, from $472,500 to $465,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 121 this year vs 144 last year
  • Days on market: 83 now vs 76 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $465,000 (-1.6% YoY)
  • Average: $668,186 (-4.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 8.6 miles — 1,479 listings ($705,825,908 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70005Metairie, LA 700050.0 mi121$80,850,506$465,000$668,186
70124New Orleans, LA 701241.9 mi160$106,284,480$559,000$664,278
70121New Orleans, LA 701213.1 mi70$22,857,030$314,450$326,529
70006Metairie, LA 700063.6 mi61$23,818,243$359,900$390,463
70118New Orleans, LA 701183.8 mi141$73,944,066$375,000$524,426
70112New Orleans, LA 701124.6 mi50$31,932,050$382,000$638,641
70003Metairie, LA 700034.8 mi164$56,118,996$300,000$342,189
70123New Orleans, LA 701235.4 mi123$55,402,029$346,600$450,423
70130New Orleans, LA 701305.9 mi200$146,926,200$394,450$734,631
70126New Orleans, LA 701267.1 mi107$20,619,542$180,000$192,706
70065Kenner, LA 700657.4 mi191$62,512,963$269,999$327,293
70094Westwego, LA 700947.6 mi89$23,890,003$192,000$268,427
70174New Orleans, LA 701748.6 mi2$669,800$334,900$334,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in METAIRIE, LA 70005?

As of January 2026, there are 121 active listings in METAIRIE, LA (zip code 70005), compared to 144 the prior year.

What is the median home price in METAIRIE, LA 70005?

The median listing price in METAIRIE, LA 70005 is $465,000 as of January 2026, a 1.6% decrease from $472,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in METAIRIE, LA?

Homes in METAIRIE, LA 70005 spend an average of 83 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 76 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in METAIRIE, LA 70005?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, METAIRIE, LA 70005 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 23 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 83 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in METAIRIE, LA?

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